DIY HUGE CANVAS & MINIMALIST LIVING ROOM STYLING

[@joeyriddle]

Fantastic job!!!! I was a professional artist for many years, and I ALWAYS stretched my own canvases. Especially for custom commissions. If I may, you could invest in a nice pair of canvas pliers, from any art supply, and save your hands🤗

[@Olivia-bt9hs]

This is amazing. Shoutout to Kiva for preferring Lowes over Home Depot too.

[@katyanderson7245]

Absolutely! Lowe’s knows what’s up unlike Home Depot.

[@freshslee]

I agree, I drive miles pass Home Depot to go to Lowes.

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much!!!!! Lowe’s is better for their political reasons. Also, they have better stock and the workers tend to have more knowledge.

[@doyen86]

What political reasons? Did something happen? Crazy CEO comments?

[@dw7939]

@@doyen86 I want to know too, in case I need to stop going to Home Depot. Guess I will be trying to find out but it would be nice to know what the issue is so I could look up the right thing. Did you ever find out?

[@teresasanchez3990]

I am speechless on how you make do with what you have. Your Picasso turned out fabulous and I truly enjoy watching your videos ❤️

[@KivaBrent]

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words, Teresa!

[@sophiamitchell907]

I remember from art class and learning to "wrap your canvas" we used what is called Gesso.( I'm recollecting from 30 years ago). Guess it's like a primer for the canvas. Then paint your design.

[@sharonputman3633]

Kiva you are amazing! I am now 77 years young & I love your canvas. I am going to show this to my kids for their new home 😊

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much Sharon!! 💕

[@Hkbe11]

Yeah! Well done you two. Amazing solution for renter who is unable to paint a wall too....

[@KivaBrent]

That’s such a good point!!! Thanks for watching 💕💕

[@imjoey7910]

Super Inspirational! Just finished stretching a 44 x 60 canvas. Canvas pliers are the bomb….plus….my staple gun has a setting for 'wire'. This simply means that the gun will fire the staple in 3/4 of the way… This makes it easy to remove the staple with a pair of pliers for fine-tuning that canvas, and when you are happy, then you just hammer them home.

[@teressacooks7928]

Girl you have the "gift of gab"!😆 And I mean that in the nicest way. How you talk that fast, include so much info, and seemingly never do any retakes astonishing!! You're a real natural in front of the camera. Loving this latest project offering from you as well. Great job Kiva😍

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much!!

[@julieprj9225]

That looks great! A tip before screwing in a screw, drill a small hole first it makes it easier for the screw to start twisting into a hole that’s already there.

[@AM-ou1wt]

Fantastic! I love that the 2/3rds rule with regards to sofa size and art was ignored. We have a huge canvas of a place we have wonderful memories of. It does not meet designer rules but it makes our hearts happy every time we look at it which is throughout the day. One's home should make all people living feel comforted, comfortable and secure. Decor should serve to remind all inhabitants, children included, of the happiest times and hold what is relevant to each persons needs. Ego, showing off, wanting to impress others who live outside the home has nothing to do with family comfort and everything to do with the decorator being insecure and trapped in ego.. Decorating to impress others can even deny a homes inhabitants comfort and joy. Home is where the heart is if each heart within the home is allowed to shine to it's own beat.

[@jet7865]

Girl , girl , I cannot believe how beautiful this is, unbelievable

[@blkbeauti05]

These large pieces would be extremely expensive, love it!!!!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!!

[@IMOO1896]

The middle offset support is a really great idea.

[@angelaash1775]

Kiva, you inspire me so much! I had this huge wall in my living room and didn't know what to do with it. After watching this video I decided to be a little creative. I bought ready made canvas. I added texture with spackle, used leftover paint and stain from my kitchen remodel. I love how it turned out. I even added the picture lights you recommended from Amazon.

[@HunnersDesigns]

Oh my gosh. I love interior design, R&b music, neutrals, Lowe’s, and diy projects. I feel like we could be best friends. 🥰👏🏼

[@KivaBrent]

Yes!!!! We’re the same! I always need more friends!!!

[@HunnersDesigns]

@@KivaBrent is now the time where I start singing toy story you got a friend in me?? 😂♥️♥️ much love to you! Thanks for sharing your talents with the world.

[@IVIESnPEARLS]

Kiv! Wooooow, you rock! I officially crown you queen of DIY 👑 I didn’t think it could get any better than the kitchen remodel...but this is a close second 😃

[@KivaBrent]

Wow!!! Thanks so much! I have a second kitchen remodel coming soon!!!

[@LittleGrayPanda]

This diy is EXACTLY what I need right now! I’ve been trying to figure out how to diy a large abstract for home

[@KivaBrent]

Yay!! I'm so happy to hear that!

[@anniechauvette8586]

Love the way you made it all simple and possible for anyone who wants to live the life of their dreams without throwing their money’s in a money-pit….

[@mimilynn5619]

You guys make it look so easy.

[@bella61567]

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Kiva’s virtual design the whole experience is amazing!! Sign up before she becomes too famous! 😘

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much!!!!! I hope that the bedroom is coming along!

[@keikodesuu]

That is INSANE! Normally I'm REALLY cheap and would think "$70 bucks for a canvas is still a lot" until I realize how MASSIVE your canvas is and how EXPENSIVE even smaller ones are, you're right! I'm literally mind-blown and that rarely happens with these videos! INCREDIBLE job!!

[@elizabethtrihub8047]

Love it!!! Great job! Maybe a sofa table behind the sofa and that beautiful vase on your coffee table? A stack of books or a candle, Great 👍

[@amparoverdujuarez3490]

Hola te a quedado genial yo hice uno pero en tamaño reducido precioso te a quedado eres una artista me encanta bravo 👍👏👏🤗

[@lisatucker51]

Simply amazing😍. I just wanted more details about painting strokes/ technique . Love 💕 it!

[@genevievemcduffie1707]

So great!!! It looks amazing! I wish we could have seen some detail of the different painting techniques you used to create it though! You are gifted!

[@TheTurbanDiaries]

This is INCREDIBLE!!

[@KivaBrent]

Omg!! Thank you so much!!! I was so nervous to post it, so I’m happy you enjoyed it 😊.

[@lauriefeagle1844]

How beautiful!! Looks very high end. You should add your signature in one of the bottom corners. That would be awesome.

[@deniseowens4543]

Wow that's what you call going big. Perfect for your large wall love your enthusiasm.

[@KivaBrent]

Yes!!! Thanks so much, Denise!

[@jeanpe1040]

You get an A+ for this DIY - wow!! I’m definitely going to try this - thank you!

[@KivaBrent]

Yay! Thank you!

[@markhegedus5821]

This is STUNNING and I can't believe the amount it ended up costing for such a massive and beautiful piece. Truly, great job! Thank you for sharing this project!

[@mariawelling6988]

I just love watching your dog so focus on your amazing art work!! You have amazing talent..

[@KivaBrent]

Hahah thank you so much! He also says thank you!

[@dawnhenline4435]

Holy moly that’s huge! Beautiful... I so wish I had your talent. Keep the awesome content coming!!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much, Dawn!!!

[@mooreandless]

Thanks for sharing this video. The painting is beautiful. The canvas drop cloth was an eye opener and frame construction pretty much achievable for a home DIYer. Great work!!!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much Alison!!! 💕

[@SoulfulVeg]

This is amazing. I'm going to start my project today. I took a cheat and bought a ugly painting from Goodwill. It's around 6'×2.5'. I'll prime it, and do my abstract over it. I'm inspired by how wonderful it turned out!

[@paulineacosta8409]

That’s huge... Loved it. Favorite to date

[@KivaBrent]

Wow, thank you so much, Pauline!!!

[@greymatters7039]

Kiva, I live for how you just go for it when doing projects. You’re so inspiring.

[@miamiceprincess]

Great idea to use a drop cloth as a canvas!

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Well done. Looks very rich with texture and size.

[@Mystique-Dreams]

I love your vibe, you look happy, I enjoy to watch happy people like you!

[@TheOnlyKimberlyBillington]

Mind blown I didn’t even realize u can make your own, I have always been like how am I suppose to make my own art when it cost more to buy a canvas than buy purchased art!!!! Ding dong. Thankyou!

[@DanielleVannucci]

I love it!! 💜 you need to sign the bottom! That is a masterpiece!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much, Danielle!!!

[@tiffanyedmonds816]

Girl! Thank you so much for this video. Large canvas paintings are so expensive. I appreciate how you kept it real, because no diy goes perfectly. Thanks for the affordable inspiration.

[@love4couture12]

OMG YOU ARE BRILLIANT!!!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@lidanceworks]

I literally watch you every day, thank you for constantly uploading new stuff!!

[@nefertitismith6896]

WOW. just WOW. There are no words. I want to say AMAZING but that won’t do it justice. Thank you for doing this!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much for watching!!! 💕

[@kimmarkowitz7759]

Looks fantastic! Just did a similar one with a 6x6 ft. And trying to get it somewhat level was a real chore.

[@KivaBrent]

I'd love to see it!!!! Did you put it in the dining area?!

[@kimmarkowitz7759]

@@KivaBrent I did!!!!!!I’ll send you photos of all my changes to your email tomorrow or Thursday as we have furniture being delivered tomorrow . I can’t wait to show you!

[@claudet963]

Kiva, you should show us some of your clients remodels...with their permission of course. I'd love to see some of them. ☺️

[@mjbroussard66]

That picture is BOSS!!! It would be worth hundreds of dollars if you had to buy it! So much talent, Kiva🤩 I love this new look also😍❣️ Hi Babe🌹

[@camilleworrell2389]

A fantastic diy and I think "babe" needs a shoutout for her support of all your diys.

[@patriciacroke5993]

I love it so much but I wish you showed more detail of how you added the grey for those of us who are super un-artistic.

[@Desaki65]

Agreed! It's absolutely stunning, but I'm sure I'd mess up any dripping I'd do, and so I'd love to see how those gorgeous faded grays were done. (Though I'm more boho, so I'd use a few different colors! 😜😉💗)

[@chelseagregory2227]

Yes i totally agree, i need to see how this was done

[@behape_4evr]

I ditto that "you are so Brilliant" comment. Love this idea. I think I am going to try it but 6'x6'. I love how funny you are also. Stay safe and happy!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much!!! I’d love to see how it turns out! Stay safe as well 💕💕💕

[@jazzblackvalcin3097]

When I thought Arvin was driving me crazy, but Kiva is driving me insane!!!🤦🏾‍♀️😩😱😀

[@KivaBrent]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@biancanatal1097]

I am so glad I watched this DIY video. This was a big project, but Kiva is one smart lady and I love the symmetry of the arrangement in the end.

[@lorieromano3999]

I so loved this video...love your home, your energy, your Babe....thank you ❤

[@conniemaney9440]

I am late to this party but thank you so much for showing all the steps! I appreciate that I am not the only one who struggles with a drill!

[@nuritgrunfeld8340]

That is such an amazing idea. The cost of the large canvas boards are so expensive, this is such an amazing alternative. Thank you so much!

[@fnaticmedia]

@16:30 shows two things to us from the outside. 1. KB got her first admire of this wall art 2. How concave her space could be referring to the car on the street But thanks for all your insight and influence us to make our own large size painting :)

[@marcanthonyrodriguez3636]

wow ... beautiful. Job well done. and I love your condo loft . those wood ceilings ROCK!!

[@pattititus6134]

Outstanding! It looks fantastic in your space! Great job!

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks, Patti!

[@arifjohariali]

So goood Kiva!! Probably your best DIY art yet!

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks Arif!!!!!

[@ritamckenna6788]

Your project has inspired so many ideas for me. Thank you.

[@candacewalsh8726]

Great tutorial! It turned out so cool You’re right the proper lighting will be super important to catch all that yummy texture you created👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@drakedrones]

Get horizontal picture light! The art will look gorgeous!!!! Superb DIY! Just my aesthetic!!!!

[@KivaBrent]

Omg I just got one!

[@NIACOMBS25]

Beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Love to see you do one with a photograph.

[@ninazhukova1262]

Ohhhh.... WOW!!!!!!!! I know what is going to be my next project!

[@mauricecohen3830]

That' great . I have big empty walls in my house and this is exactly what I needed. Art pieces in that size (if you can find them) usually go for thousands of dollars.

[@cassidyfromtexas4324]

Lowe’s always seems cleaner and more organized. Staff seems more willing to help as well 👍🏾

[@sonyadesigns8932]

KIVA I Just love it. You do and amazing job on your DIY's. Thanks for sharing.

[@lorieromano3999]

I love you because you make your own rules!!

[@bella61567]

I’m totally here for this!!! I may or may not be desperately in search of a large canvas that I need to DIY! 🤦‍♀️

[@KivaBrent]

I believe in you 😂. I know you’ll do it one day!!!!

[@bibleuser2493]

You did an AWESOME job! I purchased two gold framed canvas paintings at Goodwill. Now I know what I will create with them. Thank you for the inspiration! 😊👍

[@terkfranks1538]

I want to make one of these but bigger, to hide banquet tables behind... maybe hinge the top so bottom can swing out and I can remove tables for catering functions... I like it! I think I will go with white and then abstract streaks of red.

[@kindmama]

Ummm so my hubby and I have this amazing abstract art uh...love painting thing but the canvas is only like 16x16. It's tiny! I'm gonna go big. I never thought of using the canvas drop cloth. This is gonna be grand! Thank you!!!

[@WishIwassomewhereelse]

Thank you for sharing!! Never thought about doing this. This makes having art like this more feasible.

[@KivaBrent]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

[@NalaniAnderson]

That long explanation about why you eyeballed the leveling to save bae was sooo cute, lol

[@melbe2996]

Your condo is beautiful... your DIY canvas is awesome

[@when8026]

I love this channel, I’m so scared to tap into my creative side. I rather run into home goods but I’m inspired.

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!!! I totally understand your hesitation, but you never know what amazing thing you may create!!!

[@carrotcake19mak]

That looks beautiful. I love the whole minimalist look from the beautiful painting to the room set up.

[@cindianderson9443]

As an artist I would highly recommend using thicker wood. The thin ones will warp over time. Use 2" thick instead of 1" thick pieces. they also look more finished and professional like pieces in a gallery. Also a piece that size will need a lot more cross bracing. But the canvas drop cloth is a great idea.

[@kathyvance8913]

You are the best love what incredible art project you succeeded beautifly GREAT JOB.

[@coadylouw7090]

I am so impressed. Wow !! You have incredible taste 😍😍😍😍 and accomplished beautiful piece for your condo

[@barbarag6617]

I watch your videos all the time, I usually don't comment but you did that! I have to do this now. This is easy and inexpensive, you're speaching my language. Keep up the great content.

[@KivaBrent]

Wow, thank you so much, Barbara!!!!

[@Rudylee51]

It's looking beautiful. Genius

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!

[@getledinyourhead]

I used to work in home depots lumber section. From what I was told, back in the day there was a "nominal" size, which is the "2 by 4" or "2 by 10," etc. That's the size that they cut from the logs. After that they would dry it in a kiln and plane it so it's more or less flat on all sides, so it can be used in construction. This drying and planing process would leave it smaller than when it was cut, but the habit of calling it 2 x 4 stuck around. Modern methods change this process a little but the final size is roughly what a 2 x 4 *used* to be after it was dried and planed.

[@pdubstuff]

I actually made one years ago and I am going to do it over. Turned out very nice 👍🏾 your home is beautiful.

[@angeladomer4813]

Gorgeous. You make it look easy. It made me laugh when you said "Babe and I will be screaming at each other..." I have to hang curtains with my husband next weekend and I am not looking forward to it at all. It's always a screaming match.

[@janicealtamirano359]

Great job !! I've been wanting /needing a large piece of art but had no idea how to afford the large price tag associated with it. Youre truly a very smart, innovative young lady. I love how you are always exploring new ideas and concepts. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@moniquemcgeachy1206]

Just curious, where will you put your big mirror and shelves with all the beautiful decor ?

[@KivaBrent]

I moved them to the other side of the room!!! I’ve wanted large art there since we moved in and I finally did it! Now, I can actually use the mirror for mirror purposes, haha!

[@moniquemcgeachy1206]

@@KivaBrent your condo is so beautiful. Love your decor and DIY’s

[@francescareese7118]

You are so talented!!! Love this!!! Thank you for sharing all of your talent and inspiration!

[@alexiesprice4441]

Your art is worth thousands! Thank you for the idea

[@juliepanneton8889]

I love you Kiva ❤️ thanks for all the inspiration, for all the joy you bring to me !

[@stinehansen191]

You did such a Great Job! I love the lamps 😭😭 i have been looking for them every were. IT is sold out and have not found them and facebook marketplace and stuff. Can i give you a tip! When you make canvas you should prep it before painting. You prep so the paint Will not soak in the fabric and rot it over time. The prepping Will also make the fabric tight like a drum. You prep the canvas with water(60%) and pva glue(40%). you coat the entire canvas. Let it dry and begin painting. 😁 Aspecially smart to do IT you are using spackle and stuff. Because it is heavy and can make the fabric droup. I am sorry for spelling errors, i am not American 😁

[@nikkiturbeville6615]

Awww Kiva i have been waiting for this video but I wish you would have showed your sparkle technique . It looks great.

[@ALCALSG]

Wow amazing! Could you also do a video on how you hang your art work (method and tools) especially large or heavy pieces 😀

[@reneburden5561]

That's amazing, but you didn't sign it on the bottom. its going to be worth thousands soon! :)

[@KivaBrent]

Awww, that’s so kind of you to say!!!

[@BrendaBaBoom]

Right you are!

[@jet7865]

Art is no longer sign at bottom, now in back of painting

[@stevieann2491]

@@jet7865 When I did my diy "painting" I signed the front and back and dated the back. But you are correct.

[@jet7865]

@@stevieann2491 enjoy ! Beautiful

[@sarahluvburkhardt5755]

This is stunning!!!!!!! So BEAUTIFUL!!!! You did that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@debbiebridge5077]

You have a God given talent. Love your style!

[@mariacunningham8376]

That is fantastic. So creative. Very high end looking. I also luv the black and white sketches that you have as well.

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much Maria!! 💕

[@lindaortiz6236]

Beautiful beautiful work. The fact that you guys created this piece is so amazing. Your room looks phenomenal!!!! Enjoy!!!

[@NaureenSImran]

Just saw you on TIKTOK and fell in love with your ideas... love from London England!!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@andreaxuanzhao720]

This is the best home project video I have seen so far!!!!! So creative. Love love!

[@Therealgiantslayer]

I love the painting! You guys saved so much money, a painting that size would have been crazy expensive.

[@KivaBrent]

So, so expensive!!! Thanks a lot!!!